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What is the origin of the word 'personality'?
What is the origin of the word 'personality'?
- From the Latin word for 'character'
- From the Latin word for 'mask' (correct)
- From the Greek word for 'character'
- From the Greek word for 'actor'
Which theorist defined personality as 'the dynamic organization of psychophysical systems determining unique adjustment to the environment'?
Which theorist defined personality as 'the dynamic organization of psychophysical systems determining unique adjustment to the environment'?
- Kurt Lewin
- Henry Murray
- Gordon Allport (correct)
- Sigmund Freud
What is the main difference between 'character' and 'personality'?
What is the main difference between 'character' and 'personality'?
- Personality is a broad term, while character is a specific trait
- Character is a temporary state, while personality is a stable trait
- Personality is hereditary, while character is environmental
- Character is a moral evaluation, while personality is a descriptive term (correct)
What is a key determinant of personality according to the text?
What is a key determinant of personality according to the text?
What is a 'personality trait'?
What is a 'personality trait'?
What is the goal of descriptive methods in studying personality?
What is the goal of descriptive methods in studying personality?
What is the primary focus of Psychodynamic Theories in understanding personality?
What is the primary focus of Psychodynamic Theories in understanding personality?
According to Psychoanalytic theory, what is the role of the EGO?
According to Psychoanalytic theory, what is the role of the EGO?
During which stage of Psychosexual Development does the child experience pleasure from sucking, swallowing, and biting?
During which stage of Psychosexual Development does the child experience pleasure from sucking, swallowing, and biting?
What is the term for the repository of anxiety-producing thoughts and drives in Psychoanalysis?
What is the term for the repository of anxiety-producing thoughts and drives in Psychoanalysis?
What is the primary theme of the Anal Stage of Psychosexual Development?
What is the primary theme of the Anal Stage of Psychosexual Development?
What is the name of Sigmund Freud's influential work on dreams and their symbolism?
What is the name of Sigmund Freud's influential work on dreams and their symbolism?
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